Monroe County Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Illinois
Monroe County Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 7,584 homes in Illinois. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.97¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 5% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Monroe County Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $94.85 | $45.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $189.70 | $55.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $284.55 | $65.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $379.40 | $75.00 |
*Schedule City of Red Bud Residential- Rate 0033 (effective 2013-07-01, $35.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Monroe County Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule City of Red Bud Residential- Rate 0033 | 2013-07-01 | $35.00 | 2.00¢ |
| Rate 0030 (Single Phase)(Schedule City of Waterloo Residential) | 2013-04-01 | $25.00 | 10.50¢ |
| Rate 0031 (Three Phase)(Schedule City of Waterloo) | 2013-04-01 | $38.00 | 10.50¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Monroe County Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +30% change in the average residential rate (13.73¢ → 17.87¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Monroe County Electric Co-op | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 209 | 148 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.44 | 0.87 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 25 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 209 | 63 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Monroe County Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 7 hr 31 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 882 | 54 | 9,159 | 2025-03-15 |
| St Clair | 398 | 66 | 18,062 | 2025-03-15 |
| Randolph | 343 | 48 | 2,173 | 2025-03-15 |
Monroe County Electric Co-op service area
Monroe County Electric Co-op serves 3 counties in Illinois and 3 ZIP codes.
Monroe, Randolph, St Clair
Cities: Belleville, East Saint Louis
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Monroe County Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $20,526,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 114,887 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 12803 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Monroe County Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Monroe County Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 18.97¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 1% above the Illinois average of 18.79¢ and 5% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Monroe County Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $240 a month. The average Monroe County Electric Co-op home uses 1,262 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $190.
How many customers does Monroe County Electric Co-op have?
Monroe County Electric Co-op serves 7,584 residential customers in Illinois, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Monroe County Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Monroe County Electric Co-op customer was without power for 3 hr 29 min (SAIDI) over 1.44 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 29 min. The Illinois average was 2 hr 28 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Monroe County Electric Co-op before making decisions.